The Fun They Had Quiz - CBSE Class 10 English

Free practice quiz: The Fun They Had (CBSE Class 10 English). 10 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 10 English practice quiz has 10 multiple-choice questions on The Fun They Had, and 10 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Who are the main characters in 'The Fun They Had'?

   1. Margie and Tommy
   2. Margie and John
   3. Sarah and Tommy
   4. Tommy and John
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   Answer: A. Margie and Tommy

   'The Fun They Had' is a story featuring two primary characters, Margie and Tommy.

2. What subject was Margie struggling with?

   1. Mathematics
   2. History
   3. Geography
   4. Science
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   Answer: A. Mathematics

   Margie's performance in mathematics was poor, causing her to be unhappy with her mechanical teacher.

3. Who wrote 'The Fun They Had'?

   1. Isaac Asimov
   2. Ray Bradbury
   3. Arthur Clarke
   4. H.G. Wells
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   Answer: A. Isaac Asimov

   Isaac Asimov, a prolific science fiction author, wrote 'The Fun They Had.'

4. How did Margie feel about the mechanical teacher?

   1. She loved it
   2. She disliked it
   3. She was indifferent
   4. She was fascinated by it
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   Answer: B. She disliked it

   Margie felt irritated and frustrated with the mechanical teacher, especially because of its strict schedule.

5. How did the children in the story view traditional schooling?

   1. They considered it inefficient
   2. They found it interesting
   3. They worried about its quality
   4. They were bored by it
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   Answer: B. They found it interesting

   Margie and Tommy were intrigued and excited about the concept of traditional schools with actual human teachers.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What type of book did Margie and Tommy find?
2. What did Margie think about schools in the past?
3. What was the mechanical teacher?
4. Which year is 'The Fun They Had' set in?
5. What sparked Tommy's conversation about schools of the past?

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